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Canada's Trudeau urges US consumers to consider the harm of Trump's tariff threats
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has suggested that President-elect Donald Trump’s remarks about Canada becoming America’s “51st state” is distracting the public from the harm that …
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By JIM MORRIS
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1/12/25
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Philadelphia 76ers reportedly reverse course, won't build contentious $1.3B downtown stadium
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The Philadelphia 76ers have decided not to build a $1.3 billion downtown arena. The surprising move comes just weeks after the team received approval for the contentious project from the city …
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1/12/25
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'Den of Thieves 2' opens at No. 1 as 'Better Man' flops
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On a quiet weekend in movie theaters, Lionsgate’s “Den of Thieves 2: Pantera” debuted atop the box office with $15.5 million. Sunday's studio estimates came as much of Hollywood’s attention …
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By JAKE COYLE
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1/12/25
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The LA county wildfires could be the costliest in US history, early estimates say
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The wildfires that erupted this week across Los Angeles County are far from contained, but they're already expected to be the costliest in U.S. history and among the worst natural disasters. The …
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By ALEX VEIGA
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1/11/25
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New Orleans attack raises familiar debate: Can Bourbon Street be made safe?
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As New Orleans seeks to recover from the deadly, Islamic State-inspired truck attack, law enforcement and community leaders are confronting an existential question as old as the city's famed …
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By JACK BROOK, JIM MUSTIAN and SARA CLINE
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1/11/25
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China and the UK restart economic and financial talks after a 6-year hiatus
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China and Britain have restarted economic and financial talks after a six-year hiatus during a visit by Britain’s Treasury chief to Beijing. Rachel Reeves is accompanied by a delegation of British …
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By SIMINA MISTREANU
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1/11/25
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Biden is still considering pardons for people who have been criticized or threatened by Trump
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President Joe Biden says he is still considering whether to give pardons to people who have been criticized or threatened by President-elect Donald Trump. Biden said Friday while speaking to …
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By ZEKE MILLER and COLLEEN LONG
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1/10/25
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'LA Strong' logo and custom gear unveiled to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts
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Los Angeles sports organizations are uniting to launch an “LA Strong” custom logo and apparel line that will raise money for organizations assisting those impacted by this week’s devasting …
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By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.
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1/10/25
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Supreme Court to weigh reinstating Obamacare care requirements struck down by lower court
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The Supreme Court agreed Friday to consider some reinstating preventative care coverage requirements under the Affordable Care Act that were struck down by a lower court. The case came before the …
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By LINDSAY WHITEHURST
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1/10/25
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Which US companies are pulling back on diversity initiatives?
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Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta is joining a growing list of companies that are pulling back on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Like others before it, the fast-food chain …
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1/10/25
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Meta nixes diversity and inclusion program as it prepares for second Trump administration
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Joining companies such as John Deere and Walmart, Facebook and Instagram’s parent company Meta Platforms Inc. is getting rid of its diversity, equity and inclusion program, a company spokesperson …
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1/10/25
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Latest NFL season highlights financial risks for sports betting companies when so many favorites win
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It’s been a tough football season for sports books. FanDuel and its key rival DraftKings have both showed investors that the house can indeed lose, or at least lose more than anticipated, when so …
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By DAMIAN J. TROISE
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1/10/25
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Kohl's to close 27 stores by April as struggling department stores works to improve sales
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Kohl’s is planning to close 27 underperforming stores in 15 states by April as the struggling department store chain aims to boost profitability and improve sagging sales. The announcement on …
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By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO
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1/10/25
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Puerto Rico natural resources chief shelves investigation targeting governor's in-laws
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Puerto Rico’s new natural resources secretary has shelved an investigation into allegations of illegal construction in a protected area on the island’s southwest coast. The move has sparked an …
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By DÁNICA COTO
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1/10/25
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Shortage leaves Dunkin' stores in Nebraska without any doughnuts
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Dunkin’ dropped the “Donuts” from its brand name years ago. Now — at least in Nebraska — it doesn’t have doughnuts on the shelves either. Several Dunkin' locations across Nebraska, …
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By MARGERY A. BECK
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1/10/25
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Thousands rally across Slovakia to protest prime minister's pro-Russia policies
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Thousands of Slovaks have taken to the streets as protests against the pro-Russia policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico spread from Slovakia's capital to towns and cities across the country …
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1/10/25
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Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a federal law that could force TikTok to shut down on Jan. 19
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The Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a law that would ban TikTok in the United States beginning Jan. 19 unless the popular social media program is sold by its China-based parent company. Hearing …
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By MARK SHERMAN
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1/10/25
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Shadow fleet of tankers keeps Russia's oil money flowing despite Western sanctions
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The Group of Seven democracies have sought to crimp Russia’s oil export earnings that help fund the war against Ukraine. But Western governments and sanctions experts say Moscow has resorted to …
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By DAVID McHUGH
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1/10/25
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The Latest: The Supreme Court to consider a possible TikTok ban
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The law that could ban TikTok is coming before the Supreme Court. The justices largely hold the app’s fate in their hands as they hear the case Friday. The popular social media platform says the …
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1/10/25
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Biden levies new sanctions against Russian energy sector, but it's up to Trump whether to keep them
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President Joe Biden's administration says it's expanding sanctions against Russia's critically important energy sector over its war in Ukraine. The Biden administration bills the sanctions announced …
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By AAMER MADHANI
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1/10/25
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